Why Summer Session at Duke?More than 1,100 Duke undergraduates and 400 visiting students

relaxed summer atmosphere

1 class in 4-weeks or 1 class or 2 classes in 6-weeks

Highest Quality Academics

Great Preparation for Graduate School

Am I Eligible to Apply?

You are eligible to enroll in Duke Summer

Session if you are currently, or have been, a

college student in good standing at an

accredited institution of higher learning.

Language Proficiency Scores

Minimum score of 213 for the computer-based TOEFL test (CBT)

Minimum score of 83 for the internet-based TOEFL test (IBT)

Minimum score of 550 for the paper-based TOEFL test (PBT)

DatesTerm 1 2015

Traditional (May 13 - June 25)

Intensive (May 13 - June 6)

Term 2 2015

Traditional (June29 – August 9)

Intensive (July 7 - July 30)

Arriving on Campus• Pick up service from RDU, the closest airport to campus

• Assistance checking in at your residence hall

• Welcome meeting/staff orientation with Summer Session staff

• Tour of campus (classrooms, libraries, dining facilities)

• Assistance with obtaining Duke ID and signing up with Visa Services

Orientation• Meet other students participating in the program

• Understand campus resources

• Learn about Durham and how to get around

• Learn about classroom culture in the U.S.

• Learn about intercultural communication

Housing and Dining

• Central Campus apartments are fully furnished except for cookware, eating utensils, TVs, and linens. Both one-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom suite apartments will be available.

• Residence Hall on Keohane Quad is on West Campus and consists of single and double rooms with community bathrooms. There are communal kitchens, common rooms, and study rooms available for student use.

• Meal Plan or Flex .

Note: housing & dining costs are in addition to tuition

Residential Life at Duke

• Duke Performances include North Carolina-based independent rock, jazz, and chamber music

• Sarah P. Duke Gardens – Trolley tours, Music in the Gardens series

• The American Dance Festival offers workshops and public performances

Things to Do on Campus

• “Make and Take” night at the NasherMuseum

• Duke Campus Farm workdays• Organ demonstrations and non-

denominational services at The Chapel

• Workshops and lectures• Duke performances series

Beyond Duke

• The Research Triangle Park is home to numerous manufacturing, technology, and

pharmaceutical companies

• The Triangle area is known for its commitment to the arts, diverse cuisines, shopping, and

outdoors recreation

Activities in the Area• Backporch music on the lawn at American

Tobacco Campus in Durham

• A Southern Summer concerts at Southern Village in Chapel Hill

• Durham Bulls baseball games• Pickin’ In the Plaza concerts at Raleigh City Plaza

in Raleigh

• Last Friday Art Walks in Hillsborough

Activities in the Area

• Broadway Series at DPAC• Festival for the Eno River• Duke Forest• Duke Lemur Center• Parks and recreation activities (hiking,

kayaking, camping)

Exploring the Area

• The Triangle offers affordable and reliable bus transportation amongst its cities (Durham,

Chapel Hill, Raleigh)

• Durham has a modern, safe transportation center: buses and trains depart and arrive

daily to major cities in North Carolina and the

U.S.

Traveling Beyond Durham*

• RDU is only 20 minutes from campus.• Washington, DC is 4 hours from campus.• Atlanta is 5 ½ hours from campus.• New York City is 7 ½ hours from campus.• Nashville is 7 ½ hours from campus.

*Distances are by car. Flights, trains, and buses are also available.

Beaches Nearby*

• Wilmington is 2 ½ hours from campus.• Myrtle Beach (South Carolina) is 3 ½ hours

from campus.

• Outer Banks is 4 hours from campus.

*Distances are by car. Flights, trains, and buses are also available.

Dining

• Durham was named “Tastiest Town in the South” in 2013

• Italian, Latin, Asian, Middleastern, and seafood restaurants

• Vegetarian and vegan• Cafés and bakeries• Food trucks

Shopping

• Ninth Street• Brightleaf Square• Northgate Mall• The Streets at Southpoint Mall• South Square• New Hope Commons Shopping Plaza

Examples of a Few Classes in 2014:

• Genetics, Genomics & Society: Implications for the 21st Century

• Game Theory

• Advertising & Society: Global Perspective

• Communication, Improvisation & Business

• Big Questions in Physics

• Globalization & Anti-Globalization

Special Workshops

International Student Orientation:

• Learn about classroom culture in the U.S.• Learn about intercultural communication• Get advice and ideas for fun activities on

campus and in town

Special Workshops

Career Services

• Explore career possibilities• Learn about job search skills• Learn about employment trends• Get advice on creating or improving your

resumé

Special Workshops

Prepare for Graduate School:

• Understand the graduate admissions process• Obtain information about U.S. academic

classroom culture

• Hone your language and communication skills• Learn tips for thriving in graduate studies• Improve your intercultural awareness• Gain a better understanding of American culture

Special Workshops

Health and Wellness

• Learn about the many dimensions of health and wellness

• Receive information on how to manage the academic, social, and financial stressors of college life in the U.S

• Learn relaxation techniques• Learn how to stay safe on campus

Contact

Kim Price

kprice@duke.edu

Nicki Charles

nicki.charles@duke.edu